TRANSPORTATION

Liberty Common School; Fort Collins (CO); In loco; USD 32.000 - 36.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Liberty Common School in Fort Collins seeks a part-time bus driver to ensure student safety during loading, unloading and transport. The role reports to the Director of Transportation and includes strict adherence to school policies and safety procedures.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, background check, and first aid certification within 60 days. 15-25 hours/week, $23.00-$26.00 per hour, with PERA enrollment and HFWA benefits as applicable.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, parents and staff.

Mansioni

• Ensure students are safely loaded and seated on buses.
• Supervise students during transport and reinforce behavior expectations.
• Enforce school policies and transportation rules.
• Communicate clearly with students, parents and other faculty.

Conoscenze

Experience with children

Clear communication

Safety awareness

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

This curriculum encompasses language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, fine arts, and physical education. The curriculum is characterized by content-rich instruction, cumulative knowledge, content-specific lessons, and coherent sequencing.

LCS offers a unique educational program with an expanded science curriculum. The school provides excellence and fairness in education by teaching a contextual body of organized knowledge, the skills of learning, and the values of a democratic society. This is accomplished through parental choice, partnership with teachers, and student acceptance of responsibility for his/her academic effort. For more information about LCS, see http://www.libertycommon.org .

The bus driver plays an important role at Liberty Common School, ensuring students are safe during the loading, unloading, transporting, and transferring on buses.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Hourly Non-Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Part-time

WORK HOURS: 15-25 hours per week
PAY RANGE: $23.00-$26.00/per hour (based on qualifications and experience)

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

REVISION DATE: November 2027

The deadline for receiving application is November 16, 2026, which may be extended and reposted at the school’s discretion.

Education and Related Work Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children preferred

Licenses, Registration or Certification:

• Criminal background check required for hire
• First aid certification required within 60 days of hire
• Ensure all students are properly loaded and seated.
• Supervise students during transporting while reinforcing high behavioral expectations.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with students, other faculty, and parents.
• Adapt communication styles when necessary to support individual students and their families.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to maneuver uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to carry or transfer up to 20lbs of supplies frequently.
• Must be able to work in occasionally loud environments.
• Must be able to frequently use office technology including computers, copiers, and printers.
• Must be able to use commercial office tools including paper cutters and staplers.
• Oral and written communication skills desired.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Knowledge of Liberty’s Transportation policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
• Ability to supervise and effectively interact with students
• Basic understanding of bus operations and emergency procedures
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and employer contributions to your PERA account.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces (HFWA) Act.

ALL employment with Liberty Common School is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Liberty Common School at-will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. There is no guarantee, in any manner, Liberty Common School will continue employment for any set period of time. This applies to all aspects of employment at Liberty Common School including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, placement, discipline, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training.

EEO STATEMENT

Liberty Common School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and school needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Liberty Common School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees and applicants.

Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.

This employer utilizes E-Verify.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice with direction from Liberty Common School.

For more information about LCS, visit